centric

CEFRC1

/ˈsɛntɹɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having a particular thing as its center or main focus.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Being a member of the subclass Coscinodiscophyceae (corresponding to the Centrales.)

Examples

  • How self-centric do you have to be to do something like that?

  • The centric view is from the center point.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Pertaining to a nerve centre.

  2. Being in the centre; central.

More examples

In context

  • The design is not centric or symmetrical.

  • So we her ayres contemplate, words and heart, / And virtues; but we love the Centrique part.

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek κεντρικός (kentrikós), equivalent to centre + -ic.